Position: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Salary Range: $42-$62 per hour
Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, No weekend rotation
Facility: 99-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team at our 99-bed SNF. The SLP will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in geriatric care and experience working in a SNF setting.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals
- Provide therapy and interventions to improve speech, language, and communication skills
- Educate patients and their families on techniques to improve communication and swallowing abilities
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients
- Monitor and document patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Stay current with new developments and techniques in the field of speech-language pathology
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current state license or eligibility for state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a SNF setting
- Experience with geriatric population preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations and documentation requirements
- CPR certification